Archive for the ‘Events’ Category

We went through a REALLY boring period in 2011 with Dubai nightlife. I mean I had more fun staring at my pinky finger than to be dragged out to one of these places. Music…boring, crowd…ugly, drinks…I’m not drunk. Whose running this Sh*t? Yawn, yawn, yawn…. And as we all know, a slew of new venues have begun to open up at the end of the year, making 2012 truly the year of haves and have nots.

Now I’m also a bit tingled to know that Dr. Sati is back on the scene, the mastermind behind some of the biggest club names that initially put Dubai on the map as a party capital. Aiming to inject life back into into scene, we got a taste of his medicine at f1 for Blue Marlin Ibiza. Hitting the shores of the UAE this spring, this one is surely going to be a monster.

Grazia hosted its 5th annual style awards last week at the Ritz Carlton to toast the local fashion industry. Our blog of course was not nominated…BUT THEN AGAIN, why not give the little people a chance? Fashions, haves, have nots, and must haves were in full force making for delightful night, which of course ended at small after hours at mine. For the full list of winners click HERE.

Can someone PLEASE tell me what happened to Dubai Fashion Week??? The line up was great, the catwalks were average, but the venue and setup?? I walked into the place and it was like a horrible trade show gone wrong. There where strange booths selling arts and crafts and the whole place was lit by……………..FLUORESCENT LIGHTING. I looked down the isle and was caught off guard, Mercedes Benz is sponsoring Dubai Fashion Week? How Bryant Park…..

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Upon closer inspection….

Then I saw the second sponsors…blow dryers! Enough was enough….I quickly walked to the HSY show(in the next post), the only show I attended, which by the way was amazing as usual. As for Dubai Fashion Week, it needs SERIOUS peroxide. Especially since RUMOR has it, a very BIG contender will be entering the scene this fall….

“16 People” is a unique collaboration between The Emperor 1688 and Saks 5th Avenue celebrating 16 of the most inspirational personalities that have influenced the designers’ collection this season. The exhibition will reveal the limited edition portraits of these individuals photographed by the designers Babak, Farhan, and Haman Golkar as well as a preview of their Spring/Summer 2011 collection. The event takes place at Saks 5th Avenue in Burjuman, this Wednesday March 16th from 7:30-930. The individuals will include: THE JOURNALIST, THE DANCER, THE FIGHTER, THE ACTOR, THE BUYER, THE FATHER, THE SAINT ,THE VISIONARY, THE COMEDIAN, THE COLLECTOR, THE LADY, THE MODEL, THE BLOGGER, THE PRESENTER, THE DJ, and THE PROFESSOR. Make sure to check it out!

Ahlan Magazine launched its Hot 100 issue with a sizzling party to highlight its nominees. Consisting of trendsetters, entrepreneurs, activists, and pioneers, the list spotlighted many new faces, a refreshing change, and moi of course! For the entire list, check out AHLAN LIVE, or download the issue on your ipad HERE!

Tala Samman, one of our favorites for the night, takes over the reigns from Mommy…

Wonho and Nina

A fantasy piece by Ezra

Wonka’s glass elevator transporting guests to the chocolate factory

The rooftop at the Meydan Race track and hotel.

All nominees had canvases displayed for all to admire…

Isabelle in a very sultry Essa…

Rekha draped in a sari, does ANYTHING look bad on this woman???

Don’t we all dream of a dress like this, standing on top of a convertible, as this fabulosity flies in the wind leaving all in sheer jealousy and awe? Wait did I just replay a scene from Priscilla Queen of the Desert?

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Nominee Saif Zarouni and Danni Blaker. Check his new site YADIG here, a user based guide for all things hot in the region.

Anupa Vara

Nisha Jagtiani and Tariq Edrees

Rania Sahra

Diya Ajit

Faye James

The smoking jacket

Fashion designer Tom Rebl and partner Christian

This woman is clearly way too small to be dancing with this man…

Helen De Oliveira Carvalho

So I’m snapping away and dare I say someone HANDS me!!! Ok….FIRST of all your paid to look cute and hand those bags out…. SECOND attitude is not in the job description, your name’s not Naomi Campbell, THIRD white flats?

For over 30 years ABSOLUT has collaborated with some of the greatest artists of our time, and today the ABSOLUT Art Collection comprises more than 800 works. An exclusive exhibition and coctail party with some of the finest pieces will be held for the FIRST time in Dubai on February 28, 2011. For more info click HERE. Don’t miss it….